"GMI Exclusive: More GXP Coming"
A Broader Renaissance
July, 1st, 2004
By: NSAP
www.gminsidenews.com
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Lately there has been a lot of complaining that Pontiac is being too slow with getting their GXP line to market. All that complaining that has been going on has caused a lot of frustration towards Pontiac. That influenced me to investigate the GXP line and find out why it is taking so long to the cars to market.
Why it is Taking so long
It turns out that Pontiac is very cautious with their GXP line. They are very interested in getting the line-up perfect the first time and not just throwing a few more horsepower under the hood and sticking the GXP logo on it. They look at GXP as a very special line-up that should feature special vehicles and be a significant leap over the nameplate. Because Pontiac wants GXP cars to be significantly different from just a regular Pontiac, they are having to do additional engineering work, which of course takes time.
Another issue with the GXP cars taking so long is the fact that Pontiac is currently going through a renaissance. Meaning that Pontiac does not want to waste their time on making a GXP version of some of the vehicles in their current lineup. So ask yourself this; do you want a bunch of cars with a GXP logo, or do you want real performance cars worthy of the GXP nomenclature? Just wait until the new lineup on Pontiacs are in place and then the GXP’s will be in full force.
What Cars Are Getting a GXP
Right now there is only the Bonneville GXP, but that is eventually going to change. As GMInsidenews has confirmed, the Grand Prix is getting a GXP version in 2005 (refer to “GMI Exclusive: Grand Prix GXP Details”).
They are not going to stop with the Grand Prix, the G6 will be getting a GXP version also. Although we do not have any details on the car yet, we do know that there will be a GXP. Stay tuned to GMI for details.
The Vibe is also being considered for the GXP treatment. It has NOT been confirmed for production, but it is under thought. I was told that the size of the Vibe is only thing holding them back.
There will likely be more GXP models in the future, but that is all that is being considered, or is already confirmed. With the G6 Coupe, G6 convertible, and the Solstice coming in 2005 it is likely that we see GXP versions of those, but that is my guess. I hope that people will be patient with Pontiac, because as one official said, “The Pontiac showroom is going to look a lot different in less than two years”.
www.GMInsidenews.com
A Broader Renaissance
July, 1st, 2004
By: NSAP
www.gminsidenews.com
Lately there has been a lot of complaining that Pontiac is being too slow with getting their GXP line to market. All that complaining that has been going on has caused a lot of frustration towards Pontiac. That influenced me to investigate the GXP line and find out why it is taking so long to the cars to market.
Why it is Taking so long
It turns out that Pontiac is very cautious with their GXP line. They are very interested in getting the line-up perfect the first time and not just throwing a few more horsepower under the hood and sticking the GXP logo on it. They look at GXP as a very special line-up that should feature special vehicles and be a significant leap over the nameplate. Because Pontiac wants GXP cars to be significantly different from just a regular Pontiac, they are having to do additional engineering work, which of course takes time.
Another issue with the GXP cars taking so long is the fact that Pontiac is currently going through a renaissance. Meaning that Pontiac does not want to waste their time on making a GXP version of some of the vehicles in their current lineup. So ask yourself this; do you want a bunch of cars with a GXP logo, or do you want real performance cars worthy of the GXP nomenclature? Just wait until the new lineup on Pontiacs are in place and then the GXP’s will be in full force.
What Cars Are Getting a GXP
Right now there is only the Bonneville GXP, but that is eventually going to change. As GMInsidenews has confirmed, the Grand Prix is getting a GXP version in 2005 (refer to “GMI Exclusive: Grand Prix GXP Details”).
They are not going to stop with the Grand Prix, the G6 will be getting a GXP version also. Although we do not have any details on the car yet, we do know that there will be a GXP. Stay tuned to GMI for details.
The Vibe is also being considered for the GXP treatment. It has NOT been confirmed for production, but it is under thought. I was told that the size of the Vibe is only thing holding them back.
There will likely be more GXP models in the future, but that is all that is being considered, or is already confirmed. With the G6 Coupe, G6 convertible, and the Solstice coming in 2005 it is likely that we see GXP versions of those, but that is my guess. I hope that people will be patient with Pontiac, because as one official said, “The Pontiac showroom is going to look a lot different in less than two years”.
www.GMInsidenews.com
